Investors hunt for protection against AI debt bust

The FT News Briefing for December 15th covers several key stories: a terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia, that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries; a resurgence in credit default swaps related to AI companies like Oracle, Meta, and Alphabet, driven by concerns about excessive borrowing; ongoing Ukraine peace talks in Berlin, where President Zelensky is offering concessions in exchange for security guarantees; and efforts in the UK to improve compensation and protection for corporate whistleblowers. The briefing also previews upcoming economic data releases in the U.S. and interest rate decisions from the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of Japan.